iconic

[ahy-kon-ik] / aɪˈkɒn ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

emblematic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

archetypal epochal exemplary

STRONG

paradigmatic quintessential recognizable

WEAK

classical historic ideal important prototypical representative seminal supreme traditional

Antonyms

STRONGEST

atypical

STRONG

unrecognizable

WEAK

unimportant untraditional

Example Sentences

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Now it’s the most iconic company in America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Dan and Laurie, you’ve both been part of iconic television families in the past.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

However, perhaps the most iconic element in the space is the infamous “rotating closet” that Hannah was regularly seen using in the series.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Bridget Armstrong explains how the iconic reality show exploited the promise of a career to make reality TV gold.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

My friends and I had rejected most of the societal norms of high school, but we still bought into the iconic powers of formal dances.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi